In our complex world, we sometimes find ourselves agreeing with another group on a social position while disagreeing with that same group on religious issues. So which is more important to us, the agreement on the issue or the disagreement on religion? Are we allies or competitors?

What did the old time Universalists believe? UU historian Ron Cordes says that Universalism reached its peak in numbers just before the Civil War. Let's look at these old arguments and ponder the significance of Universalism in 2015. I think Universalism is one of the great myths of inclusiveness.

Research on gratitude continues to support its value for increasing health and happiness. Why should that be? And if it is true, how can we use this knowledge in practical ways to improve our lives? What are you grateful for?

As we celebrate the annual King Holiday, we are approaching the 50th anniversary of the historic march from Selma to Montgomery that changed American culture forever. In this event we see how King's philosophy of non-violence was put to the test, and proved its power.

Modern day Unitarian Universalism owes much to old-fashioned evangelism and the dogged determination of circuit riding preachers like Jenkin Lloyd Jones. How can the contributions of Jones and other pioneering spirits inform our movement?

When we gather for this service, it will be 2015! How could that be? Each new year is a kind of gift. What will we do with the gift of time? So many possibilities. Let us ponder how we might respond to this great gift.

This Sunday is the third day of Kwanzaa, an African American Harvest celebration. Today we will hear a story about a historical connection between Kwanzaa and our UU movement, one more story that shows us how we are all connected to each other in both obvious and not so obvious ways.

For this year"s traditional children"s winter holiday service, we will present a special multi-generational service for the whole congregation. Since our pageant falls on the exact date of Solstice this holiday season, our service will focus on the celebration of the Winter Solstice and the traditions that have evolved from that celebration.

We are in the season of elves, flying reindeer, angel choirs and an old, but immortal guy who brings presents to the kids. Our world is overflowing with mythological creatures whose existence seems very unlikely. Why do we tolerate all this untrue fancy? There must be something in human nature that really loves such stories. What could it be?

Today is New Member Sunday. As we welcome these wonderful people into our community, what kind of path do we offer? In a world that is so confused and has such enormous challenges, do we have something specific to contribute?